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volatile oil

American

noun

a distilled oil, especially one obtained from plant tissue, as distinguished from glyceride oils by their volatility and failure to saponify.

volatile oil British

noun

another name for essential oil

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Etymology

Origin of volatile oil

First recorded in 1790–1800

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volatile oil

On the macro front, Destry cited volatile oil prices as the main downside risk to Indonesia’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

A growing parade of companies—from Anthropic to Dunkin’ owner Inspire Brands—have revisited their listing plans as spiking bond yields, volatile oil prices and an intensifying debate around AI safety dent investor enthusiasm.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

"People are recognising they want energy independence - they don't want to be in the hands of a volatile oil and gas market."

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026

Shares on the Saudi stock exchange reversed course to close lower as it started the month on a shaky note amid volatile oil prices, while Qatar stocks rallied for the third straight session on Thursday.

From Reuters ● Dec. 1, 2022

A great variety of substances pass under this name, but the term is now usually restricted to resins which, in addition to a volatile oil, contain benzoic and cinnamic acid.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster

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